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AK03 JBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,640 mi
Last recorded98,640 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 JBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 98,640 miles

all brake pads getting low

Fail 6 May 2016 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pads getting low

Pass 18 May 2015 88,974 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 88,816 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side rear brake disc very rusty.

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,666 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 77,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 77,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,030 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,498 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 64,487 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,071 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,618 miles

advise both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,545 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,179 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AK03 JBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK03 JBV registered?

AK03 JBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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